A night curfew has been put in place in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, specifically within a 2-kilometer zone from the international border. The decision, made by the Samba District Magistrate, is aimed at supporting the Border Security Force (BSF) operations and reinforcing security protocols. The curfew will be in effect nightly from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM for a duration of two months.
This area is a known infiltration route used by terrorists operating from Pakistan, targeting the Jammu region. The administration’s decision to implement the curfew follows consultations with various parties, highlighting the importance of heightened security measures. The curfew is designed to facilitate BSF’s activities and strengthen the overall security framework.
The curfew will restrict movement every night from 10 PM to 5 AM for the next two months, unless it is lifted earlier. This directive was made in collaboration with security agencies to augment border surveillance and control civilian movement during the night, thereby preventing any unlawful activities.
Only those with legitimate reasons will be allowed to move during the curfew hours. Individuals are required to present their identification cards when requested by BSF or police officers. Legal action will be taken against those who disregard these rules. A night curfew was in effect in this border area, which shares a boundary with Pakistan, until the initial week of January.
Separately, two corroded mortar shells were discovered on Tuesday in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, located along the Line of Control (LoC). These shells were safely neutralized by the security forces. The shells were found during a routine patrol near the posts along the LoC in the Balnoi area of the Mendhar belt. The area was secured, and a bomb disposal squad was called to the site. The squad then removed the shells safely.